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Prayers return for another look

Anglicans from across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia asked for a more detailed look into the revised schedule of prayers linked to the Church's liturgical year that came before General Synod for their approval this year.

Archbishop anoints Māori Queen

Anglican leaders were present last week as the new Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po Pootatau Te Wherowhero VIII, was raised up in a ceremony known as Te Whakawahinga before thousands of people gathered for the tangihanga of her beloved father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII.

Govt cuts disabled people out

Disability Ministry Educator Rev Vicki Terrell uncovers the dial-back of disability rights that is happening right now in Government back offices, sending disability community back towards the bad old days of 'no voice and no choice'. 
• Dreams, realities and the broken promises of disability support in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Whanganui disability advocates concerned with EGL funding freeze

#SeasonofCreation calls for action

This Season of Creation, Archbishop Sione Ulu'ilakepa has invited Anglicans in every parish, school and ministry community around the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia to pray together and act together for the health of Creation in their own rohe.

++Don shares heartfelt condolences

Pīhopa o Aotearoa Archbishop Don Tamihere has released a heartfelt message of condolence and thanksgiving for the life of his dear friend Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died aged 69 this morning. 

Biography honours Shirley Murray

Bishop John Bluck shares his insights on the posthumous biography of renowned Pākehā hymnwriter Shirley Erena Murray.

Anglo-Catholics take holistic view

This year’s Anglo-Catholic Hui centred on the “Incarnational Life” looking at holistic Anglo-Catholic approaches to spirituality, advocacy and service to inspire church communities across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

Climate Talanoa inspires action

More than seventy Anglicans came away inspired to take action after an intensive three-day 'Moana Water of Life 2' gathering in Suva Fiji, this 8-10 August, where they were challenged to build resilience and hope in the face of climate change.
• Make a submission to stop subsidies to big polluters


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